I just do my work, and I work every day, and my ambition is just to do something better than I last did.
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I don't believe people playing rock n' roll should have crowns. We're not kings and queens. Anybody can play it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patti Smith emphasizes the accessibility of rock n' roll, rejecting notions of elitism associated with royalty.
In this quote, Patti Smith expresses her belief that rock n' roll is a genre that should be open to everyone, rather than being reserved for a select few who are deemed 'royalty' in the music industry. She challenges the idea of status and hierarchy within the music world, suggesting that the true spirit of rock n' roll lies in its communal and participatory nature, where anyone can create and enjoy the music.
Themes
Rock N RollMusicAccessibilityParticipationEgalitarian
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of inclusivity in the arts.
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